Default ControlTemplate for CheckBox

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I can't find the default WPF ControlTemplate for a CheckBox. Does anyone know how to locate it? All I can find is the SilverLight default checkbox template on MSDN.

MSDN has a custom control template for the WPF checkbox example which uses X's instead of check marks. I'm specifically looking for the default check mark style that comes standard with WPF - I just can't locate the XAML for it.

I've also tried saving the template using XamlWriter to no avail. Downloading the Simple Styles template from WPF Control Templates sample also just uses the X's instead of classic check marks.

Do you have Expression Blend? If so it makes it much easier to interact with the Templates in general. — Chris W., Oct 18 '12 at 21:14

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 18 '12 at 21:18

I haven's seen the default styles for any other theme but Classic available online but if you happend to find them, please post back here :) I think the templates over at MSDN are usually the Classic theme.

You can use Expression Blend to get it, you can download a trial here.
Select the CheckBox, go to Object -> Edit Style -> Edit a Copy.

Assuming you are after the windows 7 (aero) style, here it is

<SolidColorBrush x:Key="CheckBoxFillNormal" Color="#F4F4F4"/>
<SolidColorBrush x:Key="CheckBoxStroke" Color="#8E8F8F"/>
<Style x:Key="EmptyCheckBoxFocusVisual">
    <Setter Property="Control.Template">
        <Setter.Value>
            <ControlTemplate>
                <Rectangle Margin="1" SnapsToDevicePixels="true" Stroke="{DynamicResource {x:Static SystemColors.ControlTextBrushKey}}" StrokeThickness="1" StrokeDashArray="1 2"/>
            </ControlTemplate>
        </Setter.Value>
    </Setter>
</Style>
<Style x:Key="CheckRadioFocusVisual">
    <Setter Property="Control.Template">
        <Setter.Value>
            <ControlTemplate>
                <Rectangle Margin="14,0,0,0" SnapsToDevicePixels="true" Stroke="{DynamicResource {x:Static SystemColors.ControlTextBrushKey}}" StrokeThickness="1" StrokeDashArray="1 2"/>
            </ControlTemplate>
        </Setter.Value>
    </Setter>
</Style>
<Style x:Key="CheckBoxStyle1" TargetType="{x:Type CheckBox}">
    <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{DynamicResource {x:Static SystemColors.ControlTextBrushKey}}"/>
    <Setter Property="Background" Value="{StaticResource CheckBoxFillNormal}"/>
    <Setter Property="BorderBrush" Value="{StaticResource CheckBoxStroke}"/>
    <Setter Property="BorderThickness" Value="1"/>
    <Setter Property="FocusVisualStyle" Value="{StaticResource EmptyCheckBoxFocusVisual}"/>
    <Setter Property="Template">
        <Setter.Value>
            <ControlTemplate TargetType="{x:Type CheckBox}">
                <BulletDecorator Background="Transparent" SnapsToDevicePixels="true">
                    <BulletDecorator.Bullet>
                        <Microsoft_Windows_Themes:BulletChrome BorderBrush="{TemplateBinding BorderBrush}" Background="{TemplateBinding Background}" IsChecked="{TemplateBinding IsChecked}" RenderMouseOver="{TemplateBinding IsMouseOver}" RenderPressed="{TemplateBinding IsPressed}"/>
                    </BulletDecorator.Bullet>
                    <ContentPresenter HorizontalAlignment="{TemplateBinding HorizontalContentAlignment}" Margin="{TemplateBinding Padding}" RecognizesAccessKey="True" SnapsToDevicePixels="{TemplateBinding SnapsToDevicePixels}" VerticalAlignment="{TemplateBinding VerticalContentAlignment}"/>
                </BulletDecorator>
                <ControlTemplate.Triggers>
                    <Trigger Property="HasContent" Value="true">
                        <Setter Property="FocusVisualStyle" Value="{StaticResource CheckRadioFocusVisual}"/>
                        <Setter Property="Padding" Value="4,0,0,0"/>
                    </Trigger>
                    <Trigger Property="IsEnabled" Value="false">
                        <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{DynamicResource {x:Static SystemColors.GrayTextBrushKey}}"/>
                    </Trigger>
                </ControlTemplate.Triggers>
            </ControlTemplate>
        </Setter.Value>
    </Setter>
</Style>

Awesome...you've saved me hours. I will have to remember the Blend trick for future reference. — SliverNinja - MSFT, Oct 18 '12 at 21:25
@AlSki Great suggestion - I do have VS 2012 and can [verify that **Edit Template -> Edit a Copy** has been added](http://www.irisclasson.com/2012/07/22/example-winrtmetro-app-how-to-edit-default-template-in-visual-studio-2012-and-blend/). This rocks - no Expression license required! The output is the same as generated above via Expression. What a huge time savings just knowing the tools capabilities. — SliverNinja - MSFT, Oct 19 '12 at 12:57

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 19 '12 at 07:30

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Another way to get all WPF controls control templates is to use this fantastic application : http://www.sellsbrothers.com/posts/details/2091

answered Oct 19 '12 at 07:30

Sisyphe

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This is helpful, but it does not create a **template copy** as nicely as the feature does in Blend or VS 2012. – SliverNinja - MSFT Oct 19 '12 at 13:13
NEver tried Blend/VS2012 feature but I'll check ! Thanks for the input :) – Sisyphe Oct 19 '12 at 14:10

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